Shelley Treacher Underground Confidence Recovery
Shelley Treacher Underground Confidence Recovery
“I don’t want to exercise” - Why Your Brain Lies to You
“I don’t want to exercise” - Why Your Brain Lies to You
“I don’t want to exercise” - Why Your Brain Lies to You
Thursday 5th October 2023
Learn why your brain resists exercise and discover strategies to enjoy physical activity in this episode of Underground Confidence Recovery with Shelley Treacher.
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Episode Overview
- Shelley shifts the focus from weight loss to healing the way individuals feel about themselves, offering a step-by-step process to recognise and change self-critical thoughts.
- She reveals how the brain deceives individuals into avoiding physical activity and emphasizes the positive impact of any form of movement on mental well-being.
- Drawing from personal experiences, Shelley demonstrates the transformative power of movement and the unexpected joy it can bring.
- She encourages listeners to overcome exercise limitations and find enjoyment in movement, fostering a positive shift in emotional and physical well-being.
- Shelley inspires individuals to disrupt their way of thinking and recognise the emotional roots of their eating habits, offering help to those ready to initiate change.
If you move a couple of millimetres, you can change everything.
Ever wondered why dragging yourself to exercise feels like a battle? In this episode of 'Underground Confidence Recovery', Shelley Treacher dives into the brain's tricky ways of making us avoid physical activity. She breaks down the neuroscience behind this resistance and explains why our brains are wired to dodge exercise. But don't worry, it's not all bad news.
Shelley offers practical tips and personal stories, from childhood fears to surprising swimming adventures, that show how any form of movement can lift your spirits and improve your mental health. Forget about obsessing over weight loss; Shelley encourages you to focus on healing your self-image and enjoying the simple joy of moving your body.
Whether you're struggling with self-criticism or just can't seem to get off the couch, this episode is packed with relatable advice and scientific insights to help you overcome your exercise hurdles and find happiness in movement.